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FIRs filed against Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief; Assam Police examining ‘provocative speech’Subscriber Only
November 16, 2017 04:14 IST
The newspaper also quoted Madani as saying that any attempt to sabotage the on-going NRC updating process in Assam will create a situation like Myanmar.
Chakma body FIR against Young Mizo Association for promoting enmitySubscriber Only
November 15, 2017 03:56 IST
The FIR comes after the CYMA filed an FIR on November 9 against Paritosh Chakma — convener of Mizoram Chakma Areas Single Administration Demand Committee — for making “abusive” remarks against the CYMA.
APSC cash-for-job scam: 21 held so far, search on for 4 more, says Assam DGP
November 11, 2017 22:30 IST
The DGP said the probe was going in the right direction in the "most transparent" manner unearthing "reliable, admissible and acceptable" evidence.
Poachers kill rhino, calf in Kaziranga; 3 rhinos dead in 48 hoursSubscriber Only
November 6, 2017 03:55 IST
A park official said the rhino and her calf were killed around 11:30 PM on Saturday in an area under the jurisdiction of the Tunikati anti-poaching camp of the Burrapahar range of the National Park
Sonowal urges people to follow ideals of religious leaders
November 4, 2017 20:50 IST
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal called upon the people to emulate the teachings of the Sikh Guru to establish an ideal society and highlighted the virtues of the Sikh religion such as discipline, punctuality and courage.
Probe ordered into incident of bird poaching in JatingaSubscriber Only
October 27, 2017 04:17 IST
Jatinga also required a mechanism involving the villagers to protect the birds which in turn attract hundreds of tourists during the winter and thus enhance income of the villagers, deputy commissioner Hazarika said.
Stop projecting Chakmas as criminals: Chakma Council tells CM Pema KhanduSubscriber Only
October 21, 2017 05:28 IST
The CNCI leader, in a statement issued from New Delhi also asked CM Khandu to stand by his oath of “raj dharma” and said that members of the Chakma community were the “most peaceful” people.
Assam’s new tourism policy: Come, shoot films in state, get up to Rs 1 crore as incentive!Subscriber Only
October 19, 2017 18:42 IST
The new tourism policy which will become effective from January 2018 and remain valid for five years, has also offered major subsidies to those investing in the tourism sector.
Assam govt fixes minimum wages for loading, unloading
October 13, 2017 17:55 IST
A decision to this effect was taken after taking into considerations the recommendation of a committee constituted on June 22, 2015 and recommendation of the Advisory Board constituted on July 12, 2017.
BJP calls core committee meeting over MP saying Assam minister takes “cuts”Subscriber Only
October 6, 2017 03:23 IST
“Irrigation and handloom minister Ranjit Dutta has lodged a formal complaint with state president Ranjeet Kumar Dass against Lok Sabha member RP Sarmah who reportedly alleged that the minister took commission for awarding a contract to someone.
Assam: 8 infants die in 2 days in hospital, officials say all critical casesSubscriber Only
October 6, 2017 02:28 IST
Of the five babies, four were born in the same hospital, while one was born outside and was admitted to the hospital in a serious condition on Sunday. While the youngest one was about 22 hours old, the oldest was born 72 hours before it died.
Assam Governor Banwarilal Purohit urges historians to play a proactive role
October 3, 2017 12:21 IST
Regional study should be complementary and not competitive with historians concentrating on researching the history of the region and publishing them, the governor said.
Journalists protest killing of scribes across country
October 3, 2017 12:14 IST
The journalists raised slogans in support of various demands including a special protection law for media persons on duty.
No govt jobs in Assam for people violating legal age of marriageSubscriber Only
September 15, 2017 21:38 IST
People who violate the legal age of marriage will not be eligible for government jobs in Assam, according to the 'Population and Women Empowerment Policy of Assam' which was presented in the state Assembly.
Major fire breaks out at Assam Secretariat Complex
August 31, 2017 19:05 IST
The fire broke out in two rooms of the 'F' block at around 12.30 pm when Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was chairing a cabinet meeting in the adjacent CM's Block, they said. The block houses the Finance department.
Assam teacher held after photos of him groping student go viralSubscriber Only
August 7, 2017 09:35 IST
Confirming his arrest, Hailakandi SP said the teacher was arrested under Section 192 of the IPC, Section 67 of the IT Act and Section 8 of POCSO after it was ascertained that he was the same person who figured in the photograph that was in circulation in the social media.
Former Union minister Santosh Mohan Deb dies at 83Subscriber Only
August 3, 2017 03:07 IST
Deb, a five-time Lok Sabha MP from Silchar who was also elected twice from Tripura West between 1980 and 1999, had served as a Minister of State under three PMs.
78.55% turn-out in Nagaland by-pollSubscriber Only
July 29, 2017 21:21 IST
Former Chief Minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu is locked in a straight contest with Kekhrie Yhome, an independent candidate reportedly backed by the TR Zeliang faction of the Naga People’s Front (NPF).
Paresh Barua, ULFA(I) chief absconders: NIASubscriber Only
July 16, 2017 05:26 IST
The chargesheet was filed in connection with a case (No Rc-04/2013/NIA-GUW) that was registered on the basis of an MHA order of December 5, 2013, a press release issued by the NIA said.
To give him a chance to reform, Delhi High Court reduces chain snatcher’s sentenceSubscriber Only
July 2, 2017 02:46 IST
After a chargesheet was filed, a trial court sentenced Noor to five years’ RI, besides charging him a fine of Rs 5,000 under sections 392 (robbery), 506 (criminal intimidation) and 34 (common intention) of the IPC.
Ambubachi Mela: Lakhs of pilgrims offer prayers to Goddess Kamakhya after temple door reopens
June 26, 2017 19:06 IST
The temple this year witnessed an unprecedented rush of an estimated eight lakh pilgrims from all over the country and abroad converging at Kamakhya temple on banks of the mighty Brahmaputra for Ambubachi Mela, according to Kamakhya Temple management sources.
Kamakhya temple closes for 4 days as Ambubachi Mela begins
June 22, 2017 19:26 IST
CM Sarbananda Sonowal said the state government has launched publicity and awareness campaigns in both national and international media and this has led to increased tourist inflow to the city for the Ambubachi Mela.
Forest guards find carcass of adult rhino with horn missing
June 21, 2017 17:20 IST
Last year 18 rhinos were killed by poachers in Kaziranga National Park and their horns were also taken away.
Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal oversees preparations for Ambubachi Mela
June 10, 2017 17:55 IST
Sonowal asked the senior officials to ensure all arrangements in respect of accommodation, drinking water and sanitation for the pilgrims.
Sukhoi wreckage found in Arunachal, IAF orders court of inquirySubscriber Only
May 27, 2017 03:58 IST
Ground parties were unable to proceed to the crash site as the area was “totally inaccessible”, Guwahati-based Defence PRO Lt Col Suneet Newton said.
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